~10k Shopping Car

[D177NUT]

You guys helped me out last time, so I'm back for some more advice.

I need a second car, primarily for the wife. Requirements are 5 door, ideally hatch and something newish and safe.

Probably end up with either a Focus or Mazda 3, although I would prefer something 'interesting' for when I get to drive it. Something like an Impreza or Jeep Compass.

Any suggestions? Budget is flexible, but around $10k would be good.

[romeodelta]

Thanks for your input guys.

Swift Sport is out as her mother had one. Not cool! Probably need the next size up really anyway.

Will probably end up with a Focus Zetec.

Not sure what will happen if I put a Holden and Ford in the same garage though!